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Commodore Matthew Perry Arrives at Japan With Gunboats
Known as "gunboat diplomacy." -Intimidation prompted Japan to "force-trade" with the US -
Samurais' End of Feudalism
-attempted attack as a retalliation -
Japan Assists Korea With Shortages, Bankruptcy, and Rebellion as a result
Korea would be thankful and allow Japanese troops to stay. This would lead up to the Sino-Japanese War. -
Russia's Increasing Industrialization
1890s -- no specfic year. -Bad working and living conditions, combined with high taxes, lead to strikes. -
Russia and France Creat Secret Treaty
If GER attacked FRA, RUS would assist FRA. -
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Japan Wins Sino-Japanese War Over Korea Against China
Japan approached this strategically by encouraging Korea to win against China. This allows Japan to prepare and let Korea expend their firepower. -China experiences heavy loss
-Japan gains part of Korean land -
Germany Competes With France For Russia's Favour
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Russia cooperates with Europe, Japan, and the US to restore order in North China
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Russian Troops Occupy China to Secure Railroad
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Russia Enters War w/ Japan
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Constitutional Democratic Party in Russia Founded
-Peaceful group with goal of taking down constitutional monarchy